Philologist Collection

Friedrich Nietzsche, caricature
Friedrich Nietzsche. Caricature of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). Nietzsche devised a new system of values to account for the advances in biology and psychology

WILLIAM BARNES (1801-1886). English poet, philologist and clergyman. Wood engraving, English, 1886

Leonardo Bruni
LEONARDO BRUNI known as ARETINUS Italian humanist philologist and historian. Date: 1369 - 1444

Jacob Baden, Philologist
JACOB BADEN Danish philologist. Date: 1735 - 1804

Wilhelm Von Humboldt 2
WILHELM VON HUMBOLDT German philologist brother of Alexander

Matthias Castren
3078248 Matthias Castren; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthias Castren (1813-1853) a Finnish ethologist and philologist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Max Muller (1823-1900)
864776 Max Muller (1823-1900); (add.info.: (Friedrich) Max Muller (1823-1900) Anglo-German orientalist and philologist, born at Dessau, who moved to England in 1846

Half-length portrait of the French philologist Emile Littre
3561909 Half-length portrait of the French philologist Emile Littre; (add.info.: 1870-1880 ca. Photographer: Nadar, Paul); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473243 Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, 1514 - 1602)

Portrait of Friedrich Max Muller (b/w photo)
672536 Portrait of Friedrich Max Muller (b/w photo); (add.info.: Friedrich Max Muller (6 December 1823 - 28 October 1900), more regularly known as Max Muller

Joseph Ernest Renan, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473160 Joseph Ernest Renan, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Joseph Ernest Renan, 1823 - 1892. French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations, philologist, philosopher)

Francisco Sanchez de las Brozas, aka El Brocense, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid
3473262 Francisco Sanchez de las Brozas, aka El Brocense, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Hernan Nunez de Toledo y Guzman, aka el Comendador Griego, el Pinciano or Fredenandus Nunius Pincianus
3473258 Hernan Nunez de Toledo y Guzman, aka el Comendador Griego, el Pinciano or Fredenandus Nunius Pincianus, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Jean-Francois Champollion
3732971 Jean-Francois Champollion; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832) a French scholar, philologist and orientalist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Girolamo Mercuriale, 1588-1589. Creator: Lavinia Fontana
Portrait of Girolamo Mercuriale, 1588-1589. The Italian physician and scholar Girolamo Mercuriale (1530-1606) reads an edition of the pioneering work on human anatomy "On the Fabric of the Human

AI Image - Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien, 1960s, (2023). Creators: Heritage Images, J. R. R. Tolkien
AI Image - Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien, 1960s, (2023). English writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973)

Portrait of Joannes Fredericus Gronovius, Philologist and Jurist, Professor in Leiden, 1732-1771

Portrait of an Historian, c.1730. Creator: Anon
Portrait of an Historian, c.1730

Gerhard Johan Vossius, 1577-1649, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gerhard Johan Vossius, 1577-1649, c17th century

Portrait of Jan Gaspar Gevaerts (1593-1666), c.1630-c.1650. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jan Gaspar Gevaerts (1593-1666), c.1630-c.1650

'The Late Prince Lucien Bonaparte 1813-1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Late Prince Lucien Bonaparte 1813-1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Portrait of Father Athanase Auger (1734-1792), philologist and literator, 1792. Creator: Francois Bonneville
Portrait of Father Athanase Auger (1734-1792), philologist and literator, 1792

Portrait of Gaspard Gevartius, c1628. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Portrait of Gaspard Gevartius, c1628

Portrait of Gesnerus, published 1574. Creators: Unknown, Johannes Sambucus
Portrait of Gesnerus, published 1574

Erycius Puteanus, 17th century. Creator: Pieter de Jode II
Erycius Puteanus, 17th century

Portrait of mile Maximilien Paul Littr, French lexicographer and philosopher; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Portrait of the Collector Consul Hans West, 1804. Creator: Charles Pierre Verhulst
Portrait of the Collector Consul Hans West, 1804. Danish botanist, art collector, philologist and administrator

Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez - Spanish writer
Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez (1806-1880). Spanish writer. Representative of the romantic drama. Portrait. Chromolithography

Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez (1806-1880). Spanish writer. Representative of the romantic drama. Portrait. Chromolithography

Professor James Strong, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Prof. James Strong, between 1855 and 1865. [Academic, biblical scholar, lexicographer, Methodist theologian: best known for being the creator of Strongs Concordance

George Perkins Marsh of Vermont, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. George Perkins Marsh of Vermont, between 1855 and 1865. [Diplomat and philologist. Considered by some to be Americas first environmentalist ]

Professor Samuel S. Haldeman, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Professor Samuel S. Haldeman, 1865-1880. Haldeman, Prof. Samuel S. (1812-1880), between 1865 and 1880

Renan, c. 1876. Creator: Antoine-Samuel Adam-Salomon
Renan, c. 1876. [Portrait of French Orientalist and Semitic historian, philologist, philosopher, scholar and critic Ernest Renan]

Portrait of Samuel Stehman Haldeman (1812-1880), February 5, 1874

Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1894. Creator: Georg Conrad Adolph Brokesch
Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1894

Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1888. Creator: Alfred Naumann
Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1888

Portrait of Hyde Clarke (1815-1895), Before 1876. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Portrait of Hyde Clarke (1815-1895), Before 1876

Hugues Babet, French philosopher
6040003 Hugues Babet, French philosopher. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugues Babet, French philosopher, poet, philologist and Hellenist, 1474-1556)

Joest Lips, Flemish philologist
6039997 Joest Lips, Flemish philologist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joest Lips or Joost Lips, Flemish philologist, philosopher and humanist, 1547-1606)

Conrad Gessner, Swiss physician, 1516-1565
6039933 Conrad Gessner, Swiss physician, 1516-1565. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conrad Gessner, Swiss physician, naturalist, bibliographer and philologist 1516-1565)

Janus Cornarius, Saxon humanist, c1500-1558
6039929 Janus Cornarius, Saxon humanist, c1500-1558. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Janus Cornarius, Saxon humanist, philologist, translator, and botanist, c1500-1558)

Maximilien Paul Emile Littre, 1865-66 (litho)
2641046 Maximilien Paul Emile LittrA©, 1865-66 (litho) by Lafosse, Jean Baptiste Adolphe (1810/14-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilien Paul Emile LittrA©, Emile LittrA©)

F. J. Furnivall Frederick James Furnivall FBA (1825 - 1910), English philologist
Frederick James Furnivall FBA (1825 - 1910), English philologist, best known as one of the co-creators of the New English Dictionary

Jan Gruter, Flemish-born philologist, 1560-1627
6039974 Jan Gruter, Flemish-born philologist, 1560-1627. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jan Gruter or Jan Gruytere, Flemish-born philologist, scholar, and librarian)

Piotr Kropotkin, 1920-21 (chalk on paper)
1163143 Piotr Kropotkin, 1920-21 (chalk on paper) by Andreyev (Andreev), Nikolay (1873-1932); 32.9x21 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Home of German poet, philologist and literary historian Ludwig Uhland, Tubigen (engraving)
5208085 Home of German poet, philologist and literary historian Ludwig Uhland, Tubigen (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home of German poet)

Justus Lipsius, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035937 Justus Lipsius, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 22.5x17 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Justus Lipsius (18 October 1547 - 23 March 1606)

Johann Ludwig Uhland (1787-1862), German poet, philologist and literary historian. Lithograph by P. Wurster from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

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"Exploring the Depths of Language: A Tribute to Philologists" In the realm of language and literature, philologists have played a crucial role in unraveling its mysteries. From Friedrich Nietzsche's profound insights to William Barnes' poetic brilliance, these individuals have left an indelible mark on our understanding of words. The caricatured image of Friedrich Nietzsche captures his philosophical genius intertwined with his linguistic prowess. His deep contemplations on language continue to inspire scholars today. William Barnes, an English poet and clergyman, exemplified the multidimensional nature of philology. Through wood engravings from 1886, we glimpse into his world where poetry and linguistics converged harmoniously. Leonardo Bruni stands as a towering figure in Renaissance humanism. As a philologist, he revived classical texts and paved the way for future generations to appreciate ancient languages. Jacob Baden's contributions as a philologist cannot be overlooked either. His dedication to studying languages shed light on their intricate structures and historical evolution. Wilhelm Von Humboldt's legacy lies not only in politics but also in his groundbreaking work as a linguist. He emphasized that language shapes our perception of reality—a notion that continues to shape linguistic studies today. Guillaume Bude's expertise extended beyond law; he was also known for his significant contributions as a French scholar and philologist during the Renaissance era. Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez, a Spanish writer whose name echoes through time, embraced both literature and linguistics. His works reflect an unwavering commitment to preserving Spain's rich cultural heritage through meticulous research. Christian Tobias Damm delved into Germanic languages with unparalleled passion. His relentless pursuit of knowledge propelled him forward as one of history's most esteemed philologists. Johann Nolte made remarkable strides in comparative grammar—an essential field within philology—by analyzing various languages' similarities and differences across continents. Karl Lachmann's meticulous textual criticism revolutionized the study of ancient manuscripts.